NichiDict

外れる

N3
はずれる
[hazureru]
Illustration for 外れる

Meanings

1.IchidanIntransitive

to be disconnected; to get out of place; to be off; to be out (e.g. of gear)

2.IchidanIntransitive

to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to draw a blank (e.g. lottery)

3.IchidanIntransitive

to be removed; to be excluded

4.IchidanIntransitive

to be contrary to; to go against

Examples

ボタンが服から外れてしまった。

The button came off the clothes.

抽選会でくじ引きが外れて本当に残念だ。

I'm really disappointed that I didn't win the lottery.

昨日の地震で窓枠のねじが外れた

The screws on the window frame came off in yesterday's earthquake.